Graco RTX 1500 User manual

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125 psi (6.9 bar, 0.7 MPa) Maximum Working Air Pressure
Model 287328
DAllows use of external air supply for greater air atomization at spray gun
DBy-passes RTX 1500 internal air supply
DRequires air supply minimum of 10 cfm @ 100 psi
Patent Pending
CAUTION
DConnecting external air supply in any manner other than following these instructions can damage
sprayer.
DUse clean, regulated external air supply.
Instructions
GRACO INC.ąP.O. BOX 1441ąMINNEAPOLIS, MNą55440-1441
Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
RTX 1500 Auxiliary Air Kit 310694 Rev. B
Read warnings and instructions in 310645
ti4963b
Parts

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Installation and Operation
Installation
Fig. 1. Remove hopper and front shroud. Install valve. Push in on fitting ring (A) and disconnect air line (B).
Cut off 2 in. of air line (B). Connect air lines. Install front shroud and hopper.
Fig. 1
BAJ
ti4961b
D
F
ti4960b
Operation
Air connection (J), shown in Fig. 1, is not used in this
configuration.
1. Fig. 2. Connect external air supply (C) to valve male
air fitting (D).
2. Connect spray gun air line (E) to valve (F).
3. Open spray gun air valve (G) all the way.
4. Pull spray gun trigger and adjust air flow with air
pressure regulator (H) (not supplied by Graco) on
external air supply
5. Use spray gun air valve (G) for fine adjustment.
Air Flow (cfm) Operating Range at gun
Connection J 1 – 6 cfm
(no additional air required)
Connection F 5 – 20 cfm
(requires external air supply)
Fig. 2 ti4962b
Air
Vent
D
G
EF
H
C

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Sprayer will not pump material Gun air valve (Fig. 2, G) not open com-
pletely 1. Fig. 2. Open air valve (G)
2. Regulate air flow with air regulator (H)
Dirty external air supply See Maintenance
See Manual 310645 for further trouble-
shooting Determine cause
Sprayer will not stop pumping
material Spray gun or air line leaking air when gun trigger is closed Repair leak
Air is venting when spray gun
is shut off
Air
Vent
ti4964b See Maintenance
Not enough atomization air at
spray gun Compressor not large enough for in- tended use 1. Fig. 2. Open air valve (G)
2. Regulate air flow with air regulator (H)
Plugged gun, air line or valve Repair or clean as needed
Material not appropriate for system Review material specifications
Air lines not properly connected Connect air lines as shown in Fig. 2
Maintenance:
Clean valve inlet every 100 hours:
1. Remove fitting (8) and piston valve (11).
2. Rinse out valve (10) with warm water.
3. Install piston valve (11) and fitting (8); hand tighten. Parts
36759
10
17
11 15
8
4
1
2
ti5111b
16
18
Ref
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 100175 COUPLING, pipe 1
2 110249 ADAPTER, male elbow, 90 degree1
3 113321 FITTING, elbow tube 1
4 116720 COUPLER, quick–disconnect 1
5 115524 GASKET 1
6 119362 FITTING, bushing 1
7 119373 SPRING, compression 1
8 15E090 FITTING, quick–disconnect, male 1
9 15E127 NEEDLE, valve 1
10 15E128 VALVE 1
11 15E129 PISTON, valve 1
12 238341 NUT, seal 1
15 110782 O-RING 1
16 15E510 TEE, with air lines 1
17 100016 WASHER, lock 2
18 100270 SCREW, cap, hex hd 2
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. 5/2004, Rev 3/2006